Glazed doors

This week I have made quite a few things but the glazed doors have to be my favourite.
Made from solid Utile hardwood they machined really well using my Ogee cutter bought from Axminster tool centre. With all jobs thinking ahead is key and I made sure that I cut the tenon moulding on the glazed bars while they were just over double the size. Then I cut them down the middle and ran the moulding along the length. This made a much more stable work piece.

Glueing up I tried a new glue today called Titebond it seems to work well and cleans up after initial spill out with a wet cloth.

Cramping I had to improvise to make the longer with a bit of wood. See pictures. The pictures show the doors in cramps. Next step carcase

 

Happy New Year

Firstly Happy New Year to all my customers, followers and friends. 2014 has been a very busy Year at Martin Howlett Furniture.

In terms of work I have been very busy and built lots of fitted furniture and free standing pieces. At the beginning of the year I made a decision to upgrade most of my hand power tools to Festool which has proved to be such a success. The first trip on site was greeted with how “Professional they look.” The best thing when using them on site is no dust. The dedicated units keep it all clean and the house!

2015 is shaping up to be busy year, just before Christmas all my hard work marketing and using social media seemed to pay off. I received orders from past clients and brand new ones for work in early 2015. It ranges from freestanding bathroom vanity units to fitted wardrobes.

I wish you all a prosperous 2015

 

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